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Gibson Custom Shop 60th Anniversary 1961 Les Paul SG Custom Sideways Vibrola VOS Electric Guitar in Polaris White
A Detailed Recreation of the Original SG Custom
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SKU: SGC60THVOCWGSP1
1961 saw Gibson's flagship solid-body electric guitar, the Les Paul, undergo some significant aesthetic changes — most notably an all-new, double-cutaway body design that would later be renamed the SG. This incredibly special Gibson Custom Shop model celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the SG Custom and its first year of production; capturing the spirit of those highly-coveted originals.
Almost every detail adheres to the blueprint of the 1961 model, featuring Custom-style cosmetics, gold hardware, a unique "Sideways" Vibrola, a period-correct neck profile, Ebony fingerboard, Grover "Kidney" tuners, a pair of PAF-style Custombucker pickups, CTS vintage-taper pots and Black Beauty capacitors. It's a true "time capsule" guitar that will evoke plenty of '60s nostalgia!
Key Features
- Mahogany Construction — Timeless tonewood (used for the body/neck) yields the thick and sustain-rich sound synonymous with Gibson guitars.
- Non-Weight Relieved Body — Old-school design; gives the instrument a substantial feel and captures that iconic vintage sound.
- Nitrocellulose 'VOS' Finish — Traditional lacquer; allows the guitar to "breathe" and resonate more freely. It'll age beautifully over time too!
- Authentic '61 Neck Shape — Thin profile allows for fast playability at all areas of the Mahogany neck.
- Ebony Fingerboard — Dark and silky material that introduces bright complexities into the tonal mix; featuring a comfortable 12" radius and 22 frets.
- Authentic Medium Jumbo Frets — Offer a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
- Gibson Custombucker Pickups — Provide nostalgic 'PAF' humbucking tones; featuring alnico III magnets that produce a punchy mid-range character with smooth, rounded highs.
- ABR-1 Bridge — Legendary Gibson 'Tune-O-Matic' design. Easily-adjustable and maximises string vibration transference through the body.
- "Sideways" Vibrola — A side-pull action vibrato similar to those found on vintage models from the early 1960s.
- Grover Kidney Tuners — High-quality design allows for precise pitching and ensures years of reliable use.
- Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case — Perfectly protects this exquisite Custom Shop creation against knocks on the road!
Specifications
Body
- Shape: SG
- Material: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
- Weight Relief: None
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS)
Neck
- Material: Solid Mahogany
- Profile: Authentic '61 Thin Profile
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony, Cream Binding
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Inlays: Custom Block Mother of Pearl
- Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Sideways Vibrola
- Tuners: Grover Kidney
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Gold Inserts
- Finish: Aged Gold
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker
- Middle Pickup: Custombucker
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
- Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
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